Every burger shop in town offers some vegetarian riff on the all-American sandwich. But among the proliferation of squash-and-bean, tofu, and mushroom patties, our nod goes to the falafel variation at Encore. This huge sammy, served with hummus, cucumbers, and yogurt dressing, is satisfyingly messy. We like it so much, it’s our go-to order—plus a side of fries with mustard drizzle. 2550 E. Colfax Ave., 303-355-1112, www.encoreoncolfax.com